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frigate

[frig-it] / ˈfrɪg ɪt /
NOUN
boat
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When an American frigate hit a mine during the so-called Tanker War, the U.S. sent in a force to clear out Iranian positions in the Gulf and destroyed Iranian ships that confronted it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Would Spain be willing to send a frigate to help protect Cyprus, a fellow EU member?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Two Greek frigates and a French naval ship arrived off Cyprus within days of the attack, and Spain also deployed a frigate, as part of a broader response to help their European ally.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The frigate was sunk by a US submarine on Wednesday just off Sri Lanka's southern coast.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

A frigate bird, his dark wings as wide as the man was tall, swooped curiously.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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